Illuminating the Role of Women at the Department of Energy National Laboratories
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
The early contributions of female researchers such as Marie Curie and Lisa Meitner to physics—and ultimately to the Manhattan Project—have been widely recognized and documented. In addition, numerous historical accounts have revealed the significant impacts of other female scientists, engineers, and technologists during the Manhattan Project. Despite the strong role of women in the Manhattan Project, the momentum has not continued into the present day, as reflected by the current demographics of the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. Although the overall U.S. workforce is about 50% female, the workforce at the DOE National Labs is only about 30% female. The statistics for technical management and research staff at the DOE National Labs are even more dire; women make up only about 18% of these ranks in contrast to the percentages of women in computer science (25%) and physical science (39%) in the U.S. workforce. These current statistics are not the desired state for the DOE National Labs and contrast sharply with the long history of accomplishments by women at the Labs. We believe the DOE National Labs should lead the charge on diversity and inclusion (D&I) and serve as a model enterprise for bringing women into our scientific and technical workforce.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
- OSTI ID:
- 1592926
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2019-14804R; 682393
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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